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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.90, 550.61 and 295.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.90, 550.61 and 295.62 is: 443.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.90 : 550.61 = 295.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.90/550.61 = 295.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.90x = 550.61 × 295.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.90x = 162,771.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,771.33/366.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.64

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